Serena Williams Loves Watching Anderson Cooper Fall Flat on His Face
Anderson Cooper plays tennis with Serena Williams. Good to see Serena celebrating when the old guy falls flat on his face!
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Maria Sharapova Filming Commercial for Samsung
Here is some great behind the scenes footage of Maria Sharapova filming her commercial for Samsung.
Serena Williams Rap Song! Terrible!
It seems like Serena Williams is trying to become a rapper! According to TMZ, Williams had some fun laying down a couple of rap tracks last year at a studio called B Major Music Group in Florida. The studio is owned by Ravens offensive lineman Bryant McKinnie, who is apparently close friends with the Williams sisters.
Let us know what you think of the track.
I think its pretty terrible!
Victoria Azarenka 2012 French Open Dress for Roland Garros
Here is what Victoria Azarenka will be wearing at the 2012 French Open at Roland Garros. This Nike dress is going to look amazing up against the clay backdrop.
Caroline Wozniacki 2012 French Open dress!
This is what former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki will wear to the 2012 French Open:
I like the color of the dress, and I think that it will look really good with a red clay background. Good luck to Caroline at Roland Garros!
Serena Williams’ 2012 French Open dress!
This is what former world No. 1 Serena Williams is going to wear at this year’s French Open:
The pink/purple dress could be an option too, but the mint green dress is more likely to be seen.
These dresses look really cool to me, and I think that they are bright and memorable. Serena should look good in either of these, and I hope she goes a long way at Roland Garros.
Maria Sharapova’s 2012 French Open dress!
Sorry for my previous post about the dress… I got it wrong. Anyway, here is Maria Sharapova’s 2012 French Open dress:
I like the serious dark color, although I wouldn’t have minded something bright and colorful. Overall, this looks good and comfortable, and I hope Masha will play well, and maybe even win, in this dress!
Sharapova criticizes new Olympics rule
It has been reported that the ITF committee has changed its eligibility rule for the 2016 Olympics by doubling the amount of ties players will have to play leading up to the next Olympics.
Maria Sharapova is not in favor of this rule and has said this about the announcement:
“I’m disappointed.”
“I met with them once in Miami. They didn’t listen to us at all.”
Currently, you have to make yourself available for two ties in the two years preceding the Olympics, but the new rule states that you now have to be available for four ties in the four-year period leading up to the Olympics and Sharapova argues that this kind of rule change can cause some trouble in the players’ schedules on the tour.
Sharapova herself did take part in two ties for Russia during the 2011 and 2012 Fed Cup seasons but you have to argue that she only did that in order to get herself to become eligible for the Olympics. Otherwise she usually blames an injury, fatigue or a busy schedule for her inability to participate in the Fed Cup when it isn’t mandatory. So it goes without saying that even though this new rule is in place, if a spot at the next Olympics is at stake, Sharapova will no doubt comply with the new rules in order to get there. It seems rather odd that other players haven’t opposed this rule change yet, but if they happen to, only then it will become an issue that needs to be looked into.
I personally don’t think other players have a problem with this rule change and if you do the math, four ties in the four years leading up to the Olympics is only one mandatory appearance per year which I think would be a great incentive for players to go out and play for their country at least once if they want to represent their country in the Olympics. If they don’t have the desire to represent their country in the Fed Cup, what kind of message does it send to let them represent their country in the Olympics, assuming they’re just going for the gold without any regard for the country they have chosen to represent.
If you are a citizen of a country and choose to retain the nationality of that country while playing a sport, the least you can do is play one tie a year in the Fed Cup; especially when it comes to Maria Sharapova, who has been known for opting out of many Fed Cup ties and who is now complaining that there are too many compulsory ties to play if you want to get to the Olympics.
You should be proud to represent your country no matter if you’re playing in the Fed Cup or the Olympics. And if you can’t make an appearance once a year to represent that country, maybe you shouldn’t take a spot that could be taken by someone who considers it an honor to represent their country in an international event.
Petkovic Out 3/4 Months
This is such a real shame for Andrea.
Yesterday’s match against Azarenka was only her second on the tour following a 3 month lay-off for a stress fracture injury to her back. Now she has suffered torn ankle ligaments that have not only ruled her out of the French Open & Wimbledon but put her place in the German team for the Olympic Games at severe risk.
I feel so sorry for Andrea, she has been a breath of fresh air on the WTA tour. Not only does she possess a nice game she is a great character on and off court with crazy victory dances and the Petkorazzi YouTube clips.
Get fit soon Andrea.
Washington Tournament Get’s New Sponsor
The yearly hard court Washington DC warm-up event to the US/Canada Masters swing has received a new sponsor in the shape of Citigroup.
The tournament will remain in its present home at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park. Work is currently underway to expand the site and includes a new 2,500-seat show court along with five new practice courts. The work is expected to be complete for the start of this years tournament on July 28.
The tournament has also changed to a ATP/WTA combined event but the Men’s field will be weakened this year as it clashed with London 2012 Olympic Games being held at Wimbledon.
Casey Dellacqua Interviewed by Samantha Stosur
Casey Dellacqua gets interviewed by Australian Fed Cup team mate Samantha Stosur. Currently, the Australian team is getting ready for their Fed Cup tie with Germany.
Svetlana Kuznetsova New Hair Cut and Style
It seems as though Svetlana Kuznetsova has also had a big hair cut. Unlike Maria Sharapova’s hair cut this is for real!
Maria Sharapova New Hair Cut and New Style
Maria Sharapova has a new style and new hair cut. What do you think?
Kim Clijsters out of French Open
Four-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters will not play the French Open held in Paris, France due to still needing recovery from a hip surgery.
The 28-year-old, previously stating that she will end her career after this season, has been suffering from ankle and hip injuries for a while now. Clijsters admitted to having an injury after being defeated by Yanina Wickmayer in the Sony Ericsson Open last month.
The Belgian has also stated that she will mainly focus on the grass-court season that comes after the clay-court season, which includes Wimbledon and the Olympic Games.
Good luck to getting better and playing well again, Kim!
Rashad Evans Gets a Tennis Lesson From Victoria Azarenka
UFC Light Heavyweight contender Rashad Evans met with Victoria Azarenka for a quick tennis lesson.
Kirsten Flipkens Has Blood Clots in Her Calf Muscle
Kirsten Flipkens will be taking a break from tennis because she has blood clots in a calf muscle. I was really hoping to see Flipkens in some good form this year, but I guess that will just have to wait for a little while.
Kirsten get well and see you on court very soon.
Top American Players Attended The Easter Egg Roll at the White House
Lots of American tennis players stopped by the White House on Monday for the 134th annual Easter Egg Roll, celebrating the theme “Let’s Go, “Let’s Play, Let’s Move”.
Tennis players who attended included Andy Roddick, Michel Chang, Taylor Dent, Jack Sock, along with Chris Evert, Chanda Rubin, Vania King and Bethanie Mattek-Sands, assisted with the USTA’s 10 and Under Tennis on-court activities, supporting First Lady Michelle Obama’s
“Incredible day at the white house!” tweeted Sock, the US Open Mixed Doubles champion. “Great experience and atmosphere with all the athletes! #eastereggrollisawesome”
Serena Williams on Home Shopping Network Hours After Winning Family Circle Cup
It seems like winning the Family Circle Cup wasnt enough for Serena to do in a days work. After winning the final Serena appeared on the Home Shopping Network to help sell her corset leggings (Over 17,000 sold).
p.s. Im really surprised Serena isnt selling some sort of workout fitness gear or some body shaping products 
Amelie Mauresmo Joins Victoria Azarenka’s Coaching Team
Here is the first picture of Amelie Mauresmo working with Victoria Azarenka. Azarenka wanted Mauresmo in her team and her coach Sam Sumyk made it happen.
Samyk revealed:
We would be making a mistake if we were to deprive ourselves of her kind of experience and ability. Amelie is Vika’s choice and from the moment she expressed that wish, I have tried to make it happen.
Here’s how the former No.1 Mauresmo commented on her new cooperation:
Some news from Monaco where I started a work period of 2 weeks a couple days ago with Vika Azarenka! I’m sure it’s gonna be a great adventure and that I can help her by sharing my experience… All the team is amazing and very open with me so thanks to them!
Serena Williams Kills Lucie Safarova in Family Circle Cup Final
It was another great win for Serena Williams at the Family Circle Cup. Serena Williams defeated Lucie Safarova 6-0 6-1 in the final. This was by far the most dominant tournament I have ever seen from Serena.
I know the Clay courts in Charleston are a lot different to those in Paris, but this will hold her in good sted for a French Open 2012 push.
